The EPA regs might turn out to be the real problem. The standards are unattainable and this is the only way manufacturers can compete.

"...fart in a pig pen"
poetic genius

Just like everyone here I love cars and driving. I even start my kids out with a '91 miata as their daily driver so there's a chance I'll pass that love to the next generation. Despite all that I would love to be able to sit back, drink coffee, and read the news while the car drives itself on the morning commute.

CA legal or do I have to move?

It's American. You can tell by the cartoonishly large wheels.